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Morning: Arrive in the Galapagos – San Cristobal Airport
You’ll fly to the Galapagos and land at San Cristobal Airport. A guide will meet you and help you start your island adventure.

Afternoon: Visit the Interpretation Center
You’ll go to a museum near Puerto Baquerizo to learn about the history of people in the Galapagos—from early explorers to Charles Darwin.

Morning: Witch Hill (Cerro Brujo) – San Cristobal Island
You’ll visit a beautiful white sand beach where Darwin once walked. You can relax, walk along the shore, and watch sea lions, pelicans, and blue-footed boobies. You’ll also get to snorkel in clear water full of marine life.

Afternoon: Punta Pitt – San Cristobal Island
Next, you’ll hike up a rocky trail for amazing views. This is the only place in the Galapagos where you can see all three types of boobies and two types of frigate birds. After the hike, you can swim and snorkel.

Morning: Suarez Point
Get ready for an amazing walk along a rocky trail full of wildlife. As soon as you land, you’ll see sea lions and marine iguanas welcoming you. As you keep walking, you’ll come across many seabirds like blue-footed boobies, Nazca boobies, gulls, and tropicbirds.

The highlight of this walk is seeing the waved albatross – the biggest bird on the island, found here from April to January. You'll be amazed by its strong flying skills and the way it dances to find a mate.

Afternoon: Gardner Bay
In the afternoon, you’ll visit a beautiful beach with soft white sand and clear blue water. It’s the perfect place to relax and watch sea lions lying on the sand or playing by the shore.

As you walk along the beach, you’ll get a closer look at the animals that live here, like the Española mockingbird with its lovely song, the unique marine iguanas, and even Galapagos hawks flying above.

It’s a peaceful and fun way to learn more about the amazing animals of the Galapagos.

Morning: Cormorant Point & Devil’s Crown

In the morning, you’ll head to Cormorant Point on Floreana Island. Here, you can walk along a trail that leads to a beautiful lagoon filled with flamingos, white-cheeked pintails, black-necked stilts, and many other shorebirds. You’ll also visit a soft white sand beach that’s a nesting site for green sea turtles. Along the way, you might spot blue-footed boobies at their new nesting area, and you’ll see unique plants native to the island.
Next, you’ll snorkel at Devil’s Crown, a sunken volcanic crater near the island. This spot is famous for its amazing underwater life. You’ll swim with colorful fish like snapper, parrotfish, angelfish, as well as sea turtles, reef sharks, and rays.

Afternoon:  Post Office Bay

In the afternoon, you’ll visit Post Office Bay, a place full of stories and mystery. Back in the 1800s, whalers set up a barrel here to leave and pick up mail — and you can still take part in this tradition today! Drop off a postcard and see if you can take one to deliver yourself.

After learning about the history, explore the beach, a lava tunnel, or go for a boat ride to look for sea lions, green sea turtles, small sharks, and maybe even a Galapagos penguin if you’re lucky.

Charles Darwin Research Station 

This morning, you’ll visit the Charles Darwin Research Station on Santa Cruz Island. It’s a special place where scientists and park rangers work together to protect the unique animals and plants of the Galapagos. You’ll learn how they fight to save native species and keep out harmful ones.

One of the main highlights is seeing the giant tortoise breeding program, where these amazing creatures are raised and cared for before being released back into the wild.

As you walk through the station, you’ll be surrounded by native dry forest, full of tall cacti and interesting local plants. Keep an eye out for Darwin finches, playful flycatchers, and cheerful mockingbirds along the way.

Later in the day, you’ll begin your journey back to the mainland of Ecuador. It’s time to relax, think about everything you’ve seen, and say goodbye to the incredible Galapagos Islands. You’re leaving with unforgettable memories and a deeper understanding of nature and how important it is to protect it.